McAllister, Cowans & the new Back Room staff

[eastie]

Mcallister was a coach when Coventry went down and as manager there and at Leeds was a huge flop- he's struggling at boro , so let's hope if he comes that GED works some of his magic on him.

As a player Gary mac was a great player but it is time he had some success in coaching or managing and I hope he is successful.

[Ian.]

where is Greg Nash?

Last seen digging a 6' hole to bury MON.......and Ellis

[Salsa Party Animal]

* so do the number 2 requirement must be a former Liverpool Player who play under GH.

[olaftab]

Gary McAllister  a failed coach  and rubbish manager ... of all the coaches available in europe is this the best  GH can do?
This would be a sad appointment.

What do you base the above on?

You're turning into gregnash, give the bloke a chance for fucks sake.

Based on his record at Leeds and Coventry. Chris we are not here to  hire people at very high salary  who have poor record.

[olaftab]

Gary McAllister  a failed coach  and rubbish manager ... of all the coaches available in europe is this the best  GH can do?
This would be a sad appointment.

Just as well he' not being appointed as First team Coach but as Assistant Manager then.

Yes  he has a clean slate as Assistant Manager!!

[dave.woodhall]

Based on his record at Leeds and Coventry. Chris we are not here to  hire people at very high salary  who have poor record.

He took over both clubs when they were doing badly, getting Leeds to the play-offs and keeping Coventry afloat. It's not a great record but it isn't a bad one. 

[Rip Van We Go Again]

Gary McAllister  a failed coach  and rubbish manager ... of all the coaches available in europe is this the best  GH can do?
This would be a sad appointment.

What do you base the above on?

You're turning into gregnash, give the bloke a chance for fucks sake.

Well said Chris.
Give the guy some time.

[eastie]

Many cov fans regarded gary macs era as coach and manager a disaster but in fairness to him his wife was dying at the time.

[pauliewalnuts]

He's who the manager wants, therefore I hope he gets him.

You could look at Steve Clarke's spell at West Ham   and say "see, he's shit' which would totally negate his good work at Chelsea.

Give him a chance.

[Pete3206]

Villa's ambition seems to be dying by the day.

[peter w]

I'm not sure why appointing, or looking to appoint, McAllister is seen as dying ambition.

[olaftab]

Anyway is he joining us? Not heard anything  more than  initial speculation.

[TimTheVillain]

I'd like him on board, fingers crossed.

At this rate, he may be with us before Houllier !

[Merv]

To say he's struggling at Boro is using a lot of poetic license... he was appointed in May 2010, I read. I know Boro didn't win many matches in June and July, but even so.

Sometimes the most important factor in hiring an assistant manager is that he will work well with the manager himself... if Gary Mac is Houllier's choice, that's fine. I don't believe you can push someone on to the manager - has to be his choice.

[Phil from the upper holte]

Has anyone got any info on this? Is it happening?